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Introduction to the Psychology of Ageing for Non-Specialists
Ian Stuart-Hamilton
A comprehensive introduction to the psychology of ageing for non-specialists. It covers all the key issues, from definitions of ageing and life expectancy to the aspects of ageing that have the most impact on people's lives. It draws on the latest research in the field and offers practical information for those working with the older population. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.14in / 229mm x 156mm, 240pp, $26.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-363-12014, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, $26.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-715-52017, Audio Book, 429 minutes, $19.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-081-8 -
The Psychology of Ageing
An Introduction
Ian Stuart-Hamilton
This well-established text has been completely revised in this expanded fifth edition. Each chapter has been updated to reflect current thinking, and a new chapter on death, dying and bereavement has been added. This new edition is essential reading for all those working with older people, and a key text for students. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 9.53in x 6.93in / 242mm x 176mm, 464pp, $45.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-245-02012, Ebook, ePUB, 464pp, $45.00ISBN: 978-0-85700-577-9 -
Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences
A Handbook for Clinicians
Edited by Mahendra Perera, Karuppiah Jagadheesan and Anthony Peake
This accessible guide to near-death experience (NDE) provides an overview of the nature of the phenomenon and the theory and evidence underlying it. With contributions from eminent experts, it provides any professional who may come into contact with someone who has experienced an NDE with the knowledge they need to understand and help. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.02in / 229mm x 153mm, 176pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-149-12011, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-342-3 -
A Guide to Psychological Debriefing
Managing Emotional Decompression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
David Kinchin
This book is a practical introduction to PTSD and psychological debriefing, and offers an enhanced model of PD which the author terms `Emotional Decompression'. Structured like a deep-sea dive, this model provides time frames for how long to spend at various stages of the PD process, and when to stop for discussions and explanations. Learn More2007, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.18in / 233mm x 157mm, 136pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-492-62007, Ebook, ePUB, 136pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-661-2 -
Dictionary of Psychological Testing, Assessment and Treatment
Second Edition
Ian Stuart-Hamilton
Over 3000 definitions offer clear explanations of statistical procedures commonly used in psychology; major psychometric and other psychological tests; categories of mental illness, mental disability, and brain damage; frequently used medical terms; basic neuroanatomy; and types of psychological therapies. Learn More2007, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.06in / 232mm x 154mm, 288pp, $25.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-494-02007, Ebook, PDF, 288pp, $25.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-657-5 -
Narrative Identities
Psychologists Engaged in Self-Construction
George Yancy and Susan Hadley
The contributors address challenging questions about identity in relation to personality development, language and socialisation. They demonstrate how their cultural and historical contexts influenced their theoretical approaches to the nature of `self' and how these ideas in turn shaped how they perceive their personal histories. Learn More2005, Hardback, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 272pp, $85.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-779-82005, Ebook, PDF, 272pp, $85.00ISBN: 978-1-84642-139-6 -
Human Resilience
A Fifty Year Quest
Ann Clarke and Alan Clarke
Anyone working with disadvantaged children and those with learning disabilities will be interested in Human Resilience's practical implications: how resilience can be improved both by personal characteristics such as self-esteem, problem-solving ability or sociability, interacting with external support. Learn More2003, Hardback, 9.06in x 6.42in / 230mm x 163mm, 432pp, $95.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-138-32003, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 5.91in / 230mm x 150mm, 432pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-139-0 -
Children's Unspoken Language
Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon
The author, a developmental psychologist and mother, demonstrates how a young child's developing personality and intelligence is revealed through non-verbal communication. She shows how parents and other adults have the potential to facilitate a child's social and intellectual growth through acknowledging and responding to this unspoken language. Learn More2003, Paperback / softback, 0.43in x 0.04in / 11mm x 1mm, 240pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-120-82003, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-380-2 -
The Dimensions of Dreams
The Nature, Function, and Interpretation of Dreams
Ole Vedfelt
Vedfelt discusses how dreams are affected by organic diseases and physical symptoms, the relationship between dreams and psychosis, parapsychological phenomena, esoteric dream understanding, and consciousness-expanding dreams are among other subjects covered. Learn More2002, 448pp -
Anthropological Approaches to Psychological Medicine
Crossing Bridges
Edited by Vieda Skultans and John Cox
This text brings together clinicians and researchers in psychiatry and mental health. The aim is to explore what we can learn from anthropology to achieve a contextual understanding of mental illness and health in contemporary society. The book contains a wide selection of ideas, and works well to bridge the gap between anthropology and psychiatry. Learn More2000, 304pp
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